2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R
2 recalls — 4 complaints — 2 TSBs
14E012000 Apr 1, 2014
STEERING
Defect Description
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 9... Read more
Consequence
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
08E052000 Aug 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Oct 25, 2010
ON 10/25/2010 A 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300 MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO OUR SHOP. THE CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT WAS THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE HE WAS RIDDING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHICH HE FELT ENDANGERED HIS LIFE. AFTER DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM, WE FOUND OUT THAT THE BRACKET HOLDING THE BANK ANGL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2010
Incident date: Jul 22, 2010
I WAS RIDING ON THE FREEWAY (WITH MY GIRLFRIEND [XXX]) ON MY '06 GSX-1330R HAYABUSA WHEN MY MOTOR SUDDENLY CUT. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE MOTOR STARTED RIGHT UP. NOT KNOWING THE ISSUE, I DROVE OFF THE FREEWA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2007
Incident date: Mar 5, 2007
I HAVE A SUZUKI HAYABUSA MOTORCYCLE. IT IS 1 YEAR OLD WITH 12,000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING OUT OF 2ND GEAR. THE BIKE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT SUZUKI WILL NOT COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Aug 9, 2006
Incident date: Aug 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE MOTORCYCLE IDLED ROUGHLY, THEN STALLED COMPLETELY. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
182
Apr 29, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - FRONT FORK INSTALLATION. *PE
146
Oct 28, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SUZUKI GSX1300R
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99062
Opened: Oct 5, 1999 — Closed: May 12, 2000
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
ODI HAS RECEIVED THREE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING SUZUKI HAYABUSA STALLING.IN ADDITION A MESSAGE BOARD ON THE WWW.HAYABUSA.ORG WEBSITE LISTS MORE THAT A DOZEN STALLING COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER HAYABUSA OWNERS.ONE MAESSAGE ALLEGES A CRASH OCCURRED WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE CORNERING.TO GATHER ADDITIONAL ... Read more
SUZUKI GSX1300R — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GSX1300R across all model years (1999–2024).
29
Total Recalls
45
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SUZUKI GSX1300R — Year by Year
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